Fern]]>NativeCAMSat, 19 Jan 2019 16:33:11 +0000fusion360 to Linuxcnc CAM problem - multiple tools - manual changinghttps://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/35814-fusion360-to-linuxcnc-cam-problem-multiple-tools-manual-changing?start=10#124242
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/35814-fusion360-to-linuxcnc-cam-problem-multiple-tools-manual-changing?start=10#124242CAD CAMTue, 15 Jan 2019 16:34:58 +0000Fusion 360 G3 errorshttps://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/35802-fusion-360-g3-errors?start=20#124071
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/35802-fusion-360-g3-errors?start=20#124071
I propose you try the post processor I attached earlier in this thread. Do tool compensation "in computer".
The code that comes out from that one has worked for me the last 500 times or so. No modifcations should be
needed, just run.

Place the cps file somewhere like on the Desktop. When posting, browse and select it.]]>CAD CAMSun, 13 Jan 2019 11:14:58 +0000CSS below 100 not possiblehttps://forum.linuxcnc.org/nativecam/35781-css-below-100-not-possible#123621
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/nativecam/35781-css-below-100-not-possible#123621
I don't often go as high as 100, in fact, in metric units.]]>NativeCAMSun, 06 Jan 2019 19:10:59 +0000Use NativeCAM as a deb package nowhttps://forum.linuxcnc.org/nativecam/32891-use-nativecam-as-a-deb-package-now?start=120#123493
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/nativecam/32891-use-nativecam-as-a-deb-package-now?start=120#123493

Fern]]>NativeCAMFri, 04 Jan 2019 18:27:22 +0000Spiral path for pockets with NativeCAMhttps://forum.linuxcnc.org/nativecam/33262-spiral-path-for-pockets-with-nativecam#123282
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/nativecam/33262-spiral-path-for-pockets-with-nativecam#123282
I did some optimizations in CXF engraving, it produces more efficient gcode now and fixed some bugs,... If you want to include it, I can share.

p.s. how do you send a private message on this forum?]]>NativeCAMTue, 01 Jan 2019 19:18:22 +0000Nativecam taper/cone not workinghttps://forum.linuxcnc.org/nativecam/35771-nativecam-taper-cone-not-working#123269
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/nativecam/35771-nativecam-taper-cone-not-working#123269NativeCAMTue, 01 Jan 2019 14:42:42 +0000Drilling op for lathehttps://forum.linuxcnc.org/nativecam/35738-drilling-op-for-lathe#123239
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/nativecam/35738-drilling-op-for-lathe#123239
Andy is right.
It is easy to write custom code to do this

Fern]]>NativeCAMMon, 31 Dec 2018 20:37:19 +0000Drafsight 64 bit toolbar is gone, how to repair..https://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/35645-drafsight-64-bit-toolbar-is-gone-how-to-repair#123096
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/35645-drafsight-64-bit-toolbar-is-gone-how-to-repair#123096CAD CAMSat, 29 Dec 2018 15:59:22 +0000cad/cam for cnc router & lathehttps://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/29175-cad-cam-for-cnc-router-lathe?start=10#122986
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/29175-cad-cam-for-cnc-router-lathe?start=10#122986
Have used it for years, stably, in Linux, using Wine (both 32- and 64-bit versions; you have to make sure the Linux WINEDIR_PREFIX variable is set correctly, whatever its correct name is, before launching the latter).

Meshcam also permits customization of, or brand-new, configuration files (the .CON files in the \POSTS\ directory). Meshcam reads in a 3D model file (or a 2D black-and-white drawing for which it will interpret relative brightness as depth), and generate G-code in the "flavor" of whatever post-processor you select (to match the machine to run it).]]>CAD CAMThu, 27 Dec 2018 23:18:43 +0000Solidcam/Solidprobehttps://forum.linuxcnc.org/post-processors/35590-solidcam-solidprobe#121507
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/post-processors/35590-solidcam-solidprobe#121507
EDIT: 2018/11/28 updated code

mydani wrote: ...annoying when using NativeCAM embedded into gmoccapy.
On every startup an error message pops up "Can't switch to auto mode" or sth. Of course not, because the machine is not enabled or homed. Is it possible for NativeCAM to be configured in a way, that it only load the generated code when linuxcnc is homed?

I just found that linuxcnc.stat has a parameter specially to test what axis are homed. It should be possible to add what you ask in the next version

hatch789 wrote: Granted I just started messing with it yesterday but it seems I'm missing something important in my CAM setup.

Probably literally the "setup"

In the setup section of the CAM you set the stock orientation and also the XYZ for the machining ops.]]>CAD CAMWed, 14 Nov 2018 21:15:20 +0000Issue with 1st simple programhttps://forum.linuxcnc.org/nativecam/35500-issue-with-1st-simple-program#120476
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/nativecam/35500-issue-with-1st-simple-program#120476
it was an issue of my INI, did not take over all subroutine paths.
Merging it made this very clear. Sorry, my fault.

Thanks!!]]>NativeCAMMon, 12 Nov 2018 06:50:27 +0000NativeCAM features requesthttps://forum.linuxcnc.org/nativecam/33984-nativecam-features-request#120204
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/nativecam/33984-nativecam-features-request#120204
I was out of country a good while for the last 6 months and I could not work much on the project. Next version will be 2.0

Not much improvements in the interface but much better g-code.

Meanwhile, if you have new requests please post them

Regards
Fern]]>NativeCAMWed, 07 Nov 2018 20:55:20 +0000Bugs in Thread millinghttps://forum.linuxcnc.org/nativecam/35456-bugs-in-thread-milling#119849
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/nativecam/35456-bugs-in-thread-milling#119849
The first is in the "(convert size to machine units)" subroutine it specifies "if [#<units> EQ 1] (inch threads)" but in the config file (thread-milling.cfg) units = 1 is metric therefore the metric size is multiplied by 25.4 giving the incorrect size.
The other error is when cutting the partial turn lefthand thread and the implementation of 'polar coordinates' in gcode. Polar coordinates start angle is at "X positive" (3 o'clock) and move in an anticlockwise direction, a righthand thread is cut with a G3 (anticlockwise) so therefore the two operate correctly e.g. a 3/4 turn is a 270° move specifying the endpoint in polar coordinates which will be 6 o'clock, with an anticlockwise move from 3 o'clock to 6 o'clock you get 270° but with a lefthand thread it is a G2 (clockwise move) from 3 o'clock to 6 o'clock a 90° turn. To summerise for a lefthand thread you will get 360 - <partial_turn_angle) for the move. For turns >180° you get the pitch cut for too short of a turn and vise versa.]]>NativeCAMFri, 02 Nov 2018 20:58:59 +0000Native CAM - How To Install?https://forum.linuxcnc.org/nativecam/35437-native-cam-how-to-install#119711
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/nativecam/35437-native-cam-how-to-install#119711

After success, you can use it embedded :
linuxcnc inifilename]]>NativeCAMWed, 31 Oct 2018 14:15:35 +0000Fusion 360 to LinuxCNC Milling workflowhttps://forum.linuxcnc.org/fusion-360/35400-fusion-360-to-linuxcnc-milling-workflow#119271
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/fusion-360/35400-fusion-360-to-linuxcnc-milling-workflow#119271]]>Fusion 360Tue, 23 Oct 2018 15:56:00 +00004-Axis indexing tool path crosses stockhttps://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/35291-4-axis-indexing-tool-path-crosses-stock#118107
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/35291-4-axis-indexing-tool-path-crosses-stock#118107CAD CAMFri, 28 Sep 2018 12:30:37 +0000Camworks - virtual machine and postprohttps://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/35182-camworks-virtual-machine-and-postpro#117558
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/35182-camworks-virtual-machine-and-postpro#117558
I just can not find how to do wrapped features ( the only feature i should use for a rotary on the bed with a gantry machine so it seems ) and to change the postprocessor to set all rotary axis labels as B axis.

Whatever i do or look at the wrapped features are set as A axis coordinates, i need this to change to B axis as my axis on the machine is a B axis ( don't ask me to change that, i have a rotary on the head aswell and that is set to A, as a sidenote )

i attach the file i am using aswell as src and lib. Please some help, i just don't find it where i can change this, it seems such a simple thing but it really isn't.

(Apart from this issue, the postprocessor seems to be working quite fine in linuxcnc, i am testing everything on a vismach sim setup and all axis seem to be moving exactly as it is supposed too. For someone with an A axis setup, this postprocessor seems to be in progress of finishing, i hope i can finish it and post it here for everyone with a rotary to use.)

It was the default value being greater that 100% that worries me. People may run tools at the threshold/border of their maximum RPM.

It's not mine, but fly cutters like this worry my at over 100%, actually over 50% : )

BTW, thank you for NativeCAM. It's a great addition to LinuxCNC.]]>NativeCAMWed, 04 Jul 2018 21:45:41 +0000NativeCAM Looks Great! Should Be Included in LinuxCNC 2.8https://forum.linuxcnc.org/nativecam/34689-nativecam-looks-great-should-be-included-in-linuxcnc-2-8?start=10#113372
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/nativecam/34689-nativecam-looks-great-should-be-included-in-linuxcnc-2-8?start=10#113372
In reading through 55 pages of thread about it and some others, it seems that about half of the questions are about installation. I feel that when it is included on the distro, it will take some burden off of FernV. Between you and I, I think once that burden is off, NativeCam will further improve.

I used NativeCAM to lay out an array of holes in the sacrificial tooling-plate board. I just ran a test, and so far, so good. A real CNC person would run the code at 8:30pm in a residential neighborhood, but I guess I should wait to morning.

I have other odd jobs for NativeCAM, such as facing some bevels and caving some tenons in a woodworking project.

If it seem that I am a fan of this software, it's because I am. I look forward to it being on the distribution.]]>NativeCAMWed, 04 Jul 2018 03:28:05 +0000NativeCAM is Features renamedhttps://forum.linuxcnc.org/nativecam/31659-nativecam-is-features-renamed?start=540#113366
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/nativecam/31659-nativecam-is-features-renamed?start=540#113366I believe I have the new installation working.

The problem was likely that I had not upgraded LinuxCNC to 2.7.14.

Removed the ncam folder from the LinuxCNC configuration folder

Deleted the ncam entries from the .ini. (Make sure you have backups)

Removed NativeCam using synaptic

Upgraded LinuxCNC and its depends (only)

Rebooted the computer

Reinstalled NativeCam

Invoked a:

I hope that helps someone.

It appears to work, but I did find one sample file that crashed it.]]>NativeCAMWed, 04 Jul 2018 01:57:47 +0000Rough material not showinghttps://forum.linuxcnc.org/nativecam/34798-rough-material-not-showing#113034
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/nativecam/34798-rough-material-not-showing#113034NativeCAMThu, 28 Jun 2018 21:42:02 +0000Nativecam threadinghttps://forum.linuxcnc.org/nativecam/34780-nativecam-threading#112940
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/nativecam/34780-nativecam-threading#112940
I had commented out "sets spindle-at-speed true" in my custom_postgui.hal file at some point for my simulation set-up and totally overlooked it.

So, perhaps you can stick with the software you know.]]>CAD CAMSun, 10 Jun 2018 01:21:18 +00002 new CAD Tuto with freecadhttps://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/34321-2-new-cad-tuto-with-freecad#109769
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/34321-2-new-cad-tuto-with-freecad#109769
Thnx.]]>CAD CAMSat, 28 Apr 2018 21:26:42 +0000Milling a pocket is not a continuous move?https://forum.linuxcnc.org/nativecam/34363-milling-a-pocket-is-not-a-continuous-move?start=10#109331
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/nativecam/34363-milling-a-pocket-is-not-a-continuous-move?start=10#109331
ufile.io/jvhdn
]]>NativeCAMFri, 20 Apr 2018 11:06:23 +0000PyCam and pypyhttps://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/28313-pycam-and-pypy#108977
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/28313-pycam-and-pypy#108977
This is the first time i see this post, and that is a huge improvement in time saving.
That would be very useful to a lot of people, for sure.]]>CAD CAMFri, 13 Apr 2018 22:27:18 +0000Trouble with probe resultshttps://forum.linuxcnc.org/nativecam/34186-trouble-with-probe-results#108664
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/nativecam/34186-trouble-with-probe-results#108664
You can extract this corrected file to ncam/my-stuff and load it instead of using the one from the menu.
The result file will be in your ini file directory, which is set to default by lcnc.

yeltrow wrote: ... if I could "call" a code group so I could do something like change work offsets and run a chunk of the program again. It appears that the gcode that is currently generated by nativecam has conditionals for enabling a block of code, and that those prevent one from being able to use call to kick off that block of code again. Does anyone have any ideas on how I can take groups and treat them like a callable routine? I have a nice program that I would like to automatically run in several different locations on a fixture.

Hi,

Rectangle array can repeat your code after offsetting but it is limited to even X or Y spacing. If you want different spacing, use 'Offset/Rotate' group and add your code then duplicate the group as many time as needed. De-activate when not needed.

Experiment with Groups

Regards
Fern

P.S. Sorry I could not answer before, I was out of country.]]>NativeCAMSat, 07 Apr 2018 21:15:06 +0000error messagehttps://forum.linuxcnc.org/nativecam/34249-error-message?start=10#108572
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/nativecam/34249-error-message?start=10#108572

This is NOT an error message but a GtkWarning as stated and is from pygtk. It was explained in another post but I will explain it again.

It has to do with keyboard accelerator. When you open the File menu, you see NO accelerators like in the Edit menu. I repeat the problem is with 'pygtk'. I created work around for the options where pygtk fails : when you press 'Ctrl+N' it will create a new project, 'Ctrl+O' will open the dialog to select a project on your disk, 'Ctrl+S' open the dialog to save your project. Even if the accelerators do not show.

Everything work as intended and you should NOT worry at all about this warning

Regards
Fern]]>NativeCAMSat, 07 Apr 2018 20:59:22 +0000Free CAD - CAM tutorialhttps://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/34165-free-cad-cam-tutorial#107256
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/34165-free-cad-cam-tutorial#107256
Nice video! 3d, wow.
I have seen there are different python script possibility's on Freecad. Can you do some example of your drawing with standard
python function adapted related to linuxcnc? If you have no time for doing that, no problem.]]>CAD CAMMon, 12 Mar 2018 20:45:41 +0000Problem EMC2 and Solid - lathehttps://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/33948-problem-emc2-and-solid-lathe#105433
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/33948-problem-emc2-and-solid-lathe#105433CAD CAMMon, 05 Feb 2018 10:23:06 +0000Just a heads up about Inkscapehttps://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/33896-just-a-heads-up-about-inkscape#104902
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/33896-just-a-heads-up-about-inkscape#104902
For example: If you had a circle and inside that circle were a square and triangle and you selected all of them, copied and then pasted them, then the resulting copy will nearly always be in the wrong position, scale and/or rotation, when you bring it into Heeks or similar.
I haven't found a way around this yet other than to only copy objects individually.
I'm not sure what is causing this, it must be the way that inkscape saves the locations for group-copied items.
If anyone has any ideas about how to get around this I'd certainly be interested in hearing.]]>CAD CAMTue, 23 Jan 2018 17:14:56 +0000Fusion 360https://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/32248-fusion-360?start=10#104105
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/32248-fusion-360?start=10#104105

Boogie wrote: JT is the file you've attached the LinuxCNC post procesor for F360? Where should i put this file? I guess somewhere in the f360 folder on the hard drive:) Then will i find "LinuxCNC" on the post processors list in F360?

Thanks!
Bogi

I've never figured out how to use Fusion 360 just found the post processor on a machining forum.

JT]]>CAD CAMSun, 07 Jan 2018 12:16:19 +0000Rounding the corners offhttps://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/33251-rounding-the-corners-off?start=20#103250
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/33251-rounding-the-corners-off?start=20#103250CAD CAMSun, 17 Dec 2017 21:21:23 +0000CAM for 5 axis on linuxhttps://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/33655-cam-for-5-axis-on-linux#103159
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/33655-cam-for-5-axis-on-linux#103159
webersys.com has a CAD/CAM package named Synergy that is linux based and does support up to 5 axis. Not free in any manner.

Fusion360 will NOT run directly on linux but can generate 5 axis code that can run on LinuxCNC. To see which Fusion360 license you qualify for would determine its cost.]]>CAD CAMSat, 16 Dec 2017 05:28:59 +0000Nativecam 0.1.14 rotation problemhttps://forum.linuxcnc.org/nativecam/33640-nativecam-0-1-14-rotation-problem#102433
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/nativecam/33640-nativecam-0-1-14-rotation-problem#102433NativeCAMTue, 28 Nov 2017 14:04:47 +0000looking for a CLI-tool: convert plain text to gerberhttps://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/33606-looking-for-a-cli-tool-convert-plain-text-to-gerber#102290
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/33606-looking-for-a-cli-tool-convert-plain-text-to-gerber#102290
For a one-off I have used a spreadsheet for this. Text-to-columns then insert columns full of G-codes and coordinates, then re-export as space-delimited.

It's probably easy in Perl too. Or create a little Python file, something like this. (untested, just to give a feel)

You can experiment with the RegEx I used here:
regexr.com/3h8md
]]>CAD CAMFri, 24 Nov 2017 14:55:00 +0000Has anyone ever tried these CAM utilities?https://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/32199-has-anyone-ever-tried-these-cam-utilities#101906
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/32199-has-anyone-ever-tried-these-cam-utilities#101906
I have worked or done consulting work at a number of sites which for security reasons have a total electronic blackout, no cell service, no network (for visitors and no external access for employees). E.T. Phone home is a non starter, the cloud is exposed to not have that silver lining. It took some doing just to get my own laptop approved for entry.

My personal shop is out in rural Colorado. Ever since CenturyLink took over the local rural phone system from the county quality has gone... Outages are a daily deal. I can't wait for the magic cloud to appear in the sky when I need to get work done. I therefore try to stick to standard All-in-the-box software. I know my reasoning is based on my local conditions, but I have found that many others suffer with similar issues.

As to FSWizard. The free version I tried only supported 2 material types. I was running it on a Motorola Android Moto-G and it worked fantastic. There is the Big daddy package which runs on a desktop/tablet/android/ with a single license for all. You can go cheap and pay to play with rental terms or pay the full price and be done while enjoying free updates. This is the package I will be using going forward. I have no connection to either Bob or the author of FSWizard. I picked up an Amazon Fire 7" for $24.99 in last years Black Friday sale to use as a shop tablet.]]>CAD CAMThu, 16 Nov 2017 19:23:39 +0000CamWorks Post Processor for Linuxcnchttps://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/26124-camworks-post-processor-for-linuxcnc#101897
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/26124-camworks-post-processor-for-linuxcnc#101897
Has anyone made any progress on this, or is there something that I could use to start with other than a blank slate and UPG?]]>CAD CAMThu, 16 Nov 2017 15:03:30 +0000MecSoft Post processors.https://forum.linuxcnc.org/mecsoft/33563-mecsoft-post-processors#101675
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/mecsoft/33563-mecsoft-post-processors#101675
I will be upgrading to the new release when it comes out of both VisualMill and AlibreCAM sometime about the end of November 2017.

I am hoping to provide a variety of post versions that will allow users to have a starting config very close to what they need for the type of machine they intend to use.

I am also hoping that the CAM module that MecSoft uses will be nearly identical across its software platform. If so, this means the post could be used for any of the MecSoft CAMS.

I do not have it in my budget to add the VisualTurn CAM plugin so I won't initially be working on lathe posts. Hopefully as I gain a better familiarity with the post structure I can assist in post edits. Eventually I hope to add the Turn module.

Thanks for the help, on to the next problem then.....]]>CAD CAMWed, 08 Nov 2017 01:16:21 +0000start nativecam in a second monitorhttps://forum.linuxcnc.org/nativecam/33437-start-nativecam-in-a-second-monitor#100844
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/nativecam/33437-start-nativecam-in-a-second-monitor#100844

absolut15 wrote: it is possible to start nativecam automatic with linuxcnc in a second display?

Fern]]>NativeCAMThu, 26 Oct 2017 18:21:22 +0000LinuxCNC stopping/freezes at G1 code but G1 works via MDIhttps://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/33370-linuxcnc-stopping-freezes-at-g1-code-but-g1-works-via-mdi#100020
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/33370-linuxcnc-stopping-freezes-at-g1-code-but-g1-works-via-mdi#100020CAD CAMFri, 06 Oct 2017 17:42:07 +0000Gedit high lightinghttps://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/33324-gedit-high-lighting#99299
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/33324-gedit-high-lighting#99299
such as lex, ruby, modelica]]>CAD CAMSat, 23 Sep 2017 01:56:55 +0000Truetype-Tracer not working in Nativecamhttps://forum.linuxcnc.org/nativecam/33230-truetype-tracer-not-working-in-nativecam?start=10#99215
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/nativecam/33230-truetype-tracer-not-working-in-nativecam?start=10#99215
I was not aware of the block delete feature. That has solved the problem. I am very pleased with your work and the support is second to none. Keep up the good work.

Thank you

Bill]]>NativeCAMThu, 21 Sep 2017 17:36:02 +0000NCam : Can not enter float values after update to latest debhttps://forum.linuxcnc.org/nativecam/33235-ncam-can-not-enter-float-values-after-update-to-latest-deb?start=10#98888
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/nativecam/33235-ncam-can-not-enter-float-values-after-update-to-latest-deb?start=10#98888
I was finally able to reproduce your issue. I had to use :
export LANG='de_DE'
run the test and locale.atof('2.5') finally resulted in 25.000

de_DE and fr_CA both use ',' for decimal separator and this issue never occured on my pc's as
locale.atof('2.5') always resulted in 2.500

You can check this out:
github.com/fragmuffin/pygcode/wiki/Scrip...cycle-simplification
This python script converts canned drilling cycles (G73,G76,G81,G82,G83,G85,G89) to their linear equivalents (G0,G1,G4)... among other things]]>CAD CAMTue, 01 Aug 2017 06:33:57 +0000Soft for laser scanner 3d for linuxhttps://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/31342-soft-for-laser-scanner-3d-for-linux#96510
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/31342-soft-for-laser-scanner-3d-for-linux#96510
It's really old topic but this problem is also not solved. As reason I can install windows an second OS. An use scaner under it.

As for laser, my friend have point laser and the program should make movements like milling cnc to scan the shape. All this software seams to use cloud of points. And I need to have such cloud from laser.]]>CAD CAMWed, 26 Jul 2017 20:15:38 +000031659-nativecam-is-features exampleshttps://forum.linuxcnc.org/nativecam/33039-31659-nativecam-is-features-examples#96231
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/nativecam/33039-31659-nativecam-is-features-examples#96231
please read this :
forum.linuxcnc.org/40-subroutines-and-ng...amed?start=390#96230

Fern]]>NativeCAMFri, 21 Jul 2017 16:02:08 +0000Trouble installing NativeCAMhttps://forum.linuxcnc.org/nativecam/32599-trouble-installing-nativecam?start=20#95589
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/nativecam/32599-trouble-installing-nativecam?start=20#95589NativeCAMMon, 10 Jul 2017 11:56:16 +0000PostProcessor or ISO a script to insert M0 for "Z" (Linuxcnc & BobCad v23)https://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/32864-postprocessor-or-iso-a-script-to-insert-m0-for-z-linuxcnc-bobcad-v23?start=40#95327
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/32864-postprocessor-or-iso-a-script-to-insert-m0-for-z-linuxcnc-bobcad-v23?start=40#95327
Attached are the logo g code that linuxcnc sample displays, and a simple profile generated in Bobcad v23 using the funucOM post processor. I will copy and past the top part of each. The logo code will allow for the pause to change z axes. The fanucOM file will not open, has the "o word" error when I try.

N48 M30
%
I hope this is not too long!
many thanks, for any help, or suggested reading.]]>CAD CAMMon, 03 Jul 2017 19:36:54 +0000Update NativCAMhttps://forum.linuxcnc.org/nativecam/32632-update-nativcam#94830
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/nativecam/32632-update-nativcam#94830

]]>NativeCAMFri, 23 Jun 2017 11:58:05 +0000Fusion360 post for Linuxcnc plasma table.https://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/32739-fusion360-post-for-linuxcnc-plasma-table#92889
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/32739-fusion360-post-for-linuxcnc-plasma-table#92889CAD CAMTue, 09 May 2017 00:07:44 +0000Question_OneCNC XR2 LatheProfesionalhttps://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/32750-question-onecnc-xr2-latheprofesional#92686
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/32750-question-onecnc-xr2-latheprofesional#92686
RS274NGC standard from NIST.
You will see that even Wikipedia has G73 also as a peck-drill cycle.
But then, the RS274 document above lists G20 and G21 to change units in mill mode, and G70 and G71 to change units in turning mode.

Basically there are only 99 G-codes to be had, and different manufacturers add their extras wherever they can find a space.

G71 and G72 are a work-in-progress. The currently-available remap you might have found was written only to test an algorithm.

Robotwizard wrote: Thanks! Have you tried lathe support in Cambam? looks like it's new and still beta according to their site.

I have used it, but is is a little odd.

Hopefully soon we will have G71 and G72 in LinuxCNC, and then you won't really need lathe CAM as much.]]>CAD CAMTue, 17 Jan 2017 23:42:38 +0000Native Cam Plasmahttps://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/32131-native-cam-plasma#85568
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/32131-native-cam-plasma#85568
I hope you see this topic. I think Native Cam Plasma is pretty cool. As a CAM program it seems more fitting to discuss this in the CAD CAM section.

The plasma needs a tool library of your cutting tips for each material type and thickness. For example my Fine Cut tips cut 11ga with a kerf of 0.040", pierce height 0.080", pierce delay 0, cut height 0.080", volts 82, speed 60IPM. I usually jog to the start position of a part then do a G92 X0 Y0 then rapid to the start position then touch off Z (floating head with probe switch) then set Z0 with G92 then move to pierce height and fire the torch then after pierce delay move to cut height then cut the part out.

The rectangle array function is a very powerful feature of Native Cam Plasma.

One thing I noticed is the auto refresh keeps checking itself back after I uncheck it. I can't find any place to set auto refresh to off.
JT]]>CAD CAMTue, 10 Jan 2017 13:41:23 +00002-Axis Router Lathe with Rotary Spindle (stepper)https://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/31877-2-axis-router-lathe-with-rotary-spindle-stepper#83156
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/31877-2-axis-router-lathe-with-rotary-spindle-stepper#83156CAD CAMWed, 23 Nov 2016 03:38:08 +0000Aspire / Vectric - LASER Post Processorhttps://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/31880-aspire-vectric-laser-post-processor#83149
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/31880-aspire-vectric-laser-post-processor#83149LASER on my small CNC machine. The thought being that I could engrave some text using vectors, then cut out the part with a conventional endmill.

It occurred to me that some of these 5W solid-sate laser modules have a power connection, and a trigger connection. Connect a key-switch to the power for safety, and all you have to do is use DIGITAL OUT 0 as the trigger to fire the laser.

I pulled up a post processor for a plasma cutter... and I modified it so that the following occur...

TOOL 0 is selected.

The Z-Axis does not move during the engraving.

The laser only fires where a "cut" would normally be made.

The machine returns to G0X0Z0 upon completion.

Initial testing looks good... if you have Aspire / Vectric and you want to try it out... I'm attaching the PP (Post Processor) file to this post. I set up my design... select a bogus "Endmill" that is set at the proper feed, a "diameter" of 0.2mm, and a max "cut depth" of 20mm.

Then I simply tell it to PROFILE the CENTER of the line... and it makes the moves as if I were to cut it.
I set the "depth of cut" to 1mm, and the clearance to 5mm. Seems to work great. (I'm simulating with an LED at the moment... will purchase a LASER module shortly.)

My making three psudo-endmills... I can set three feed rates for dark, medium, and light, (In theory) then have it draw in three line types. Once I get some actual engraving... I'll revisit this post and add pictures/video.

As for me. I use other programs but they are similar.]]>CAD CAMSun, 20 Nov 2016 19:48:42 +0000Gerber to gcodehttps://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/2274-gerber-to-gcode#81906
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/2274-gerber-to-gcode#81906
URL
www.graphicode.com
The software supports a PDF utility ( available as free standing application which reads the gerber information and "prints" it t a file using the Printer Definition Format ( PDF an unfortunate acronym) such that the file ends up with a viable G code content.
Graphicode also offera free Gerber viewer.]]>CAD CAMFri, 21 Oct 2016 04:38:44 +0000Fusion 360 engraving using linuxcnchttps://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/31674-fusion-360-engraving-using-linuxcnc#81458
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/31674-fusion-360-engraving-using-linuxcnc#81458
i was going to post its fixed i had set tool orientation instead of doing properly , noobie error.]]>CAD CAMSun, 09 Oct 2016 11:22:50 +0000LinuxCNC Features - a kind of NGCGUIhttps://forum.linuxcnc.org/nativecam/26578-linuxcnc-features-a-kind-of-ngcgui?start=330#81263
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/nativecam/26578-linuxcnc-features-a-kind-of-ngcgui?start=330#81263
Features has been renamed NativeCAM and the new version will be 2.5
A new topic has been created

He is very good at explaining things and does not have annoying music, just look for blendercam, as he has also tutorials for normal blender.
It will take about an hour or 2 to get the basic idea of using it, and from then on it will get easier, much easier.
Blender is a very powerful tool, it just takes a bit of getting used to.]]>CAD CAMThu, 01 Sep 2016 13:24:15 +0000Mastercam/Linux Posthttps://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/31478-mastercam-linux-post#79695
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/31478-mastercam-linux-post#79695

I think the problem of a good 5 axis CAM open source software is still exists in Linux.
None of above projects, urls solved my task to create a toolpath for 5 axis cnc machine.]]>CAD CAMWed, 10 Aug 2016 11:44:14 +0000MasterCamhttps://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/1441-mastercam?start=10#78355
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/1441-mastercam?start=10#78355
Guys, could anyone show me how to implement G52 in the Mastercam postprocessor for linuxcnc, any advice will be welcome.

racedirector wrote: Fusion 360 - free for startups etc. Use it now as my default go to cad/cam package. For stuff I can't do with F360 I use Cambam.

As a woodworking hobbyist new to CNC, I've found Fusion 360 to be pretty great. I'm still working my way along the learning curve, but it doesn't seem worse than other programs I've dealt with (including linuxcnc setup!) I hope they keep up the policy of being free for hobbyists and startups.]]>CAD CAMSun, 17 Jul 2016 19:11:21 +0000Fusion360, LinuxCNC, not fully retractinghttps://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/31154-fusion360-linuxcnc-not-fully-retracting#76826
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/31154-fusion360-linuxcnc-not-fully-retracting#76826

kentavv wrote: The acceleration could be increased a good deal, though the "sudden" start-stops when rapidly jogging seemed abusive, so ACCELERATION values were increased only to 60in/s^2.

When using G61 and G61.1, the sounds of start-stop are noticeable. Movements are quieter with G64 P.001 Q.001 (G64 P.02 Q.02 if in millimeters.) Is this particular G64 call a reasonable alternative to G61?

I have not had this issue with other cam systems, so i suspect the post in Fusion. Thanks ahead of time
Its hot in Fl today......]]>CAD CAMThu, 16 Jun 2016 18:37:42 +0000PP for fusion 360https://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/30661-pp-for-fusion-360#76142
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/30661-pp-for-fusion-360#76142
www.tormach.com/document_direct_download.html?doc_id=1009

try this one , may need a tweak or 2]]>CAD CAMThu, 16 Jun 2016 09:52:38 +0000Freecadhttps://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/31088-freecad#76070
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/31088-freecad#76070
Either I did something wrong and I am sure I did, or the linux community are super fast at rectifying issues.

This is proven to work on 4 PC's I have now tried without a glitch, the repository back ports carry freecad with all the dependencies.
Add this line to your etc/apt/sources.list:
For those who don't know how to this can be done in gui from the settings in update manager or via the synaptic installer.

Hope it helps some of you, it has me. I can now brush up on my cad skills albeit on a Etch-A-Sketch.]]>CAD CAMWed, 15 Jun 2016 13:26:39 +0000Anyone notice the OpenSCAM project?https://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/26668-anyone-notice-the-openscam-project?start=10#74130
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/26668-anyone-notice-the-openscam-project?start=10#74130
2. openscam is not part of Linuxcnc try
openscam.org
]]>CAD CAMMon, 02 May 2016 11:14:47 +0000Panel Optimization and Nesting on Linuxhttps://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/30843-panel-optimization-and-nesting-on-linux#73710
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/30843-panel-optimization-and-nesting-on-linux#73710

]]>CAD CAMFri, 22 Apr 2016 11:17:05 +0000Problems with either Fusion360 or Linuxcnchttps://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/30691-problems-with-either-fusion360-or-linuxcnc?start=10#72628
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/30691-problems-with-either-fusion360-or-linuxcnc?start=10#72628
Well I have fiddled with a bunch of post setting in 360 and I seem to be getting g code that runs, not sure why. I had one file that would sometimes give me an error in lcnc and sometimes it would run, I find that a bit worrisome. My comment that Ctl-K did not work was correct at the time but it seems to work okay now, don't know why. I guess this is all learning curve. I have come from M3 and Rhinocam to 360 and lcnc and I have a lot to learn still. Thanks for all the help!]]>CAD CAMSun, 03 Apr 2016 15:00:41 +0000I need a 3d-cad to 3d-printer g-code converterhttps://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/29929-i-need-a-3d-cad-to-3d-printer-g-code-converter#71163
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/29929-i-need-a-3d-cad-to-3d-printer-g-code-converter#71163
blog.machinekit.io/2013/07/slicing-for-linuxcnc.html

forum.linuxcnc.org/forum/20-g-code/27715-m-code-for-3d-printing
]]>CAD CAMMon, 07 Mar 2016 15:06:24 +0000anyone used apt360?https://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/30179-anyone-used-apt360#70294
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/30179-anyone-used-apt360#70294
What a welcome surprise. I, too, moved from the shop to programming in my early days. Sadly, APT was being phased out in favor of graphical programming. We used CATIA, which was adapted to use use APT MACROS.

During my apprenticeship, we were actually taught APT programming. We used a offshoot called "NAYLOR APT", which had five-axis capability

I have a PC version of "Personal APT" somewhere in the house. Just have not been able to find it. This version only does simple three-axis work.

When time allows, I plan a trip down memory lane.

Many thanks, once again, for the links.

Cheers,

Dave]]>CAD CAMWed, 17 Feb 2016 17:20:11 +0000nx cam post processor for linuxcnc 2.6.3https://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/28396-nx-cam-post-processor-for-linuxcnc-2-6-3#68889
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/28396-nx-cam-post-processor-for-linuxcnc-2-6-3#68889
Hi,
even it's an old thread, the answer is really simple.
Output units are inch for the one and mm for the other post.
Hope this helps,
Thorsten]]>CAD CAMThu, 21 Jan 2016 17:15:14 +0000Siemens NX Postbuilderhttps://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/28133-siemens-nx-postbuilder#68888
https://forum.linuxcnc.org/31-cad-cam/28133-siemens-nx-postbuilder#68888
this is my first post and even if it is an old thread it may be interesting for everyone who uses Siemens NX Postbuilder.
Feed limiting is machine specific and surely can be changed:
Go to the "N/C Data Definitions" Tab, choose "WORD" on the left side and search for the feed Word e.g. F. Set the maximum value to 20000 or what ever you want. "Violation handling" set to "Truncate Value" will truncate all feeds > maximum to maximum.
Hope this helps, Thorsten